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Harbert Family History

Harbert Surname Meaning

German and English: variant of Herbert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harbert family from?

You can see how Harbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 78 Harbert families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Harbert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harbert families in 1891.
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What did your Harbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harbert. 28% of Harbert men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Harbert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harbert were Wood Machinist and Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Painter decorator
    19%
  • Gardener (private)
    19%
  • Wood Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Harbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Harbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Harbert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Harbert. For the veterans among your Harbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbert lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Harbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harbert in 1948 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harbert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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